When asking to be taught, be submissive and free from
prejudice. Accept this teachings as shown. In this way you will
not establish your own peculiarities or bad habits.

Be polite to the master and other superiors. Be
courteous among fellow students and followers. You must strive to
develop humbleness.

Cultivate a spirit of perseverance. You will develop a
healthy body if you have strength of mind and train fearlessly.

Strive to be a warrior for the construction of a peaceful and
free world by using the character building, morality, and spirituality
contained in the way of karate.

In daily conduct do not encourage fights or arguments.

Move from easy to difficult, and from simple to complicated.
More time is required to train longer and harder as you progress. Do not
hurry or engage in senseless or reckless practice. Develop gradually.

Become familiar with the use of the makiwara and other
training equipment. Train yourself to use your hands, body, and
positions. Be patient and study earnestly the katas and matches.
No not aim for hurried success.

In the past a single kata was studied for three years. A
long time ago a particular master analyzed a single kata for ten years.
Do not think you have mastered a kata and become proud of your success.
Pride will lead you to hurt your achievement in virtue and technique.
Thus, pride can be like a poison to the world.

Take care not to develop only your favorite technique,
neglecting others, because that will leave a weakness in your defense.
Be cautious about becoming too theoretical or technical because these, too,
are weaknesses.

Ask questions freely of the master or superior because you
must strive to understand what you are learning.

The 18 Principles of Winning

The Principle of Setups
a) Set yourself up to win both mentally and physically through rigorous
physical and mental training
b) Set up your opponent with verbal and nonverbal communications.
c) Set up the judges and referee by exhibiting the attitude of a winner.

The Principle of Positioning
a) Position yourself for mobility.
b) Position yourself for the best defensive capability.
c) Position yourself for the best offensive capability.
d) Position yourself for the right psychological attitude.

The Principle of Bridging the Gap
a) Use certain methods to advance into striking range.
b) Advance to the point at which you are able to kick your opponent.
c) Advance to the point at which you are able to punch your opponent.

The Principle of Simplicity of Technique
a) Pick three to five techniques and learn them well.
b) Avoid fancy, difficult techniques.
c) Rely on the basics and apply the principles.

The Principle of Motion Economy
a) Conserve motion by using straight lines.
b) Economize motion by attacking with the closest weapon to the target.
c) Use direct angles for attack and defense.

The Principle of Reach
a) Extend to the limit of your reach.
b) Hyperextend by sliding forward a bit as you execute a maneuver.
c) Double hyperextend by skipping or hopping forward then sliding forward as
you execute your technique.

The Centerline Principle
a) Attack the many targets found on your opponent's centerline.
b) Expect attack when you open your centerline.
c) Bring all your body weapons to bare by angling your centerline.

The Principle of Straight Lines
a) Gain extra power by attacking in straight lines.
b) Take the shortest route to the nearest target.
c) Gain speed by attacking with straight lines.

The Principle of Broken Rhythm
a) Mix up your targets and strike your opponent in low, middle, and high
areas.
b) Vary the rhythm of your movements between passive and active.
c) Change the motion of your body. Mix forward and backward motions in
unpredictable patterns.
d) Alternate the speed of your techniques. Mix slow and fast attacks to
throw off your opponent's timing.
e) Mix faking and attacking.
f) Change your attitude from passive to aggressive.
g) Switch your line of attack from inside to outside, and back again.
h) Mix relaxation and tension to throw off your opponent.